Liliya Ovchyan
Liliya Ovchyan, was born in Gharapagh, daughter of famous artistic parents, who had become national treasures of Armenia and the Soviet Union. She started singing at the age of 14 years. Liliya graduated with a Diploma of Piano as a teacher and an accompanist. She pursued her musical career under the tuition of Prof. Tamara Melik-Shahnazarian and Prof. Mariana Haroutunian, and graduated with a Diploma of Opera.
Liliya became the youngest opera singer in the Soviet Union to perform “Carmen“, by G. Bizet, at the ripe age of 23. With a strong dramatic mezzo-soprano voice, she soon became an internationally recognised opera singer. By 1985 she was awarded a title of “The opera singer of the year“
Liliya is a well-trained Opera singer with a considerable musical career in Europe. She possesses a strong dramatic voice of international caliber. She was awarded “Best performing” actor for her singing role in IL TROVATORE Opera, by Giuseppe Verdi.
Liliya has accomplished an Operatic performance tour of Soviet Union’s major cities, both as an Opera Singer and a Chamber Singer. She has performed with the Moscow National symphony Orchestra and has worked with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra.
Her international performances include France, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Italy, USA, Canada and Australia. She has received a “Recognition Award” from the American government for stupendous contribution she has made to the Opera industry in Armenia.
Liliya has also performed at the Austral-Armenian function, where Mr. Phillip Ruddock was special guest, as well as numerous other Armenian functions, including the 1700th Anniversary of Christianity Commemoration at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney.
She currently teaches Opera and prepares students for the Conservatorium of Music.
